Description
Mayak Eggs are Korean marinated soft-boiled eggs known for their savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor profile. These flavorful eggs are soaked in a seasoned soy-based marinade that infuses them with rich umami and a hint of heat, perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or topping for rice and noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6 large eggs
- Vinegar (optional, for boiling eggs)
Marinade
- 10 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (½ cup + 2 tablespoons)
- 5 tablespoons honey (rice syrup or corn syrup can be used as a substitute)
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about ⅓ cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 stalk green onion, sliced
- 1 chili pepper, finely chopped or sliced (optional for spice)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a splash of vinegar if desired to help with peeling. Gently place the 6 large eggs into the boiling water and cook for about 7 minutes for soft-boiled yolks. Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking and cool completely.
- Prepare the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey (or syrup substitute), and water. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved. Add the finely chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, sliced green onion, chopped chili pepper (if using), and toasted sesame seeds. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Peel the eggs: Carefully peel the cooled eggs, ensuring they remain intact with smooth surfaces to absorb the marinade evenly.
- Marinate the eggs: Place the peeled eggs into a container or ziplock bag and pour the marinade over them, making sure they are fully submerged. Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to deeply penetrate the eggs.
- Serve: Remove the eggs from the marinade, slice in half, and serve with some of the marinade drizzled over, garnished with additional sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired. These eggs are delicious on their own or as an accompaniment to rice bowls and ramen.
Notes
- Optional vinegar in the boiling water helps make peeling eggs easier.
- Marinate eggs overnight for best flavor infusion.
- Adjust chili pepper quantity based on desired spice level.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
- Honey can be substituted with rice syrup or corn syrup.
- Store marinated eggs in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for optimal freshness.
Keywords: Mayak Eggs, Korean marinated eggs, soy marinated eggs, soft boiled eggs, Korean appetizer, savory eggs